New Teacher Panel

So today we had three current teachers come join us in class today. They talked about the perks of working in a small school which I found interesting however, I think I would rather work in a bigger school. I grew up in a bigger school and the idea of everyone knowing everyone is a little scary to me. Also, from the class and school I was at for jterm I realized that the students then know how to work off of each other and are better at distracting the teacher or getting things the way they want. Of course, if I was offered a job in a small school I would definitly take it. One thing they mentioned I did not know about was the primary license. I figured you would be licensed and that would be that. 

Another topic we talked about was the use of technology. In the schools now, all of the older kids have personal laptops, all the kids have cellphones and they use these for everything. I found it interesting that the teachers were complaining about the kids using computers instead of dictionaries or playing with toys, but they did not just tell the kids they could not use it. I think it is very important that kids know how to function without electronics because the internet does not always work. If I were the teachers, I would say that they can not use computers unless I say otherwise. Also, I think there might be a correlation between the lack in hands on learning and the amount of computer usage. The teachers were saying that they use computers so much more and that they did not have time for hands on activities. However, they did not make the connection that the lack of hands on learning was because of all the use of computers. I would use the computer less and use hands on learning a little more. This way all types of learners are being benefited. 

However, they gave a lot of good advice that I will have to make sure to remember. They said to make sure to observe classroom management more, observe as many grades as possible and to volunteer and work with kids as much as possible. I am really glad I have already done that a little bit, but I will make sure to save time for more of it in the future.